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After beatinghundredsof applicants, Amanda has placed in the top 20 for D Magazine's 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas contest! Official photos will be published soon for online voting which begins nextMonday, August 26th- September 1st.Just click on this link-dmagazine.com/10mb, to make sure Amanda gets enough votes to win!!! We are asking family, friends, and D Magazine readers to vote every minute, every hour during her week. YES, vote for 7 days straight! There will be five women each week for a month. In the end, the top 10 women with the most votes will be featured in the December issue, which will be shown at the unveiling partyfor the issue. So stay tuned, and be sure to vote!!

I attended The Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals' Gender in Media: The Mistruths in Reality conference, and I must say it was a very informative and inspiring event that people of all ages could attend! NABJ award-winning writer, anti-domestic violence activist and founder of Truth In Reality Sil Lai Abrams was the keynote speaker for the evening. Her organization works to combat the promotion of "interpersonal violence as an acceptable way to handle conflict which also causes viewers to internalize negative perceptions of Black women while simultaneously reinforcing cultural acceptance of their abuse." There was also a panelist of guests who spoke about different topics. I had a great time and learned a lot and want to join the TruthInReality Movement! I strongly recommend that people get involved! To learn more about TruthinReality :http://www.truthinreality.org/For more info on the keynote speaker and panelists: http://www.ulgdyp.org/the-mistruths-in-reality/

Every year, MyCEO delivers a world class faculty of highly successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are unlocking innovation and shaping tomorrow's economic marketplace. This year, join over 60 hard hitting speakers and nearly 3,000 attendees in 80 sessions, workshops, think tanks, panels, and evening events at the Irving Convention Center from August 15th-17th. The MyCEO 2013 Conference, hosted by C33's Nightcap News anchor and reporter-Amanda Fitzpatrick, is where “beauty meets business”, thought leaders and strategist become one, and influencers bond and strategize to shape the future. Get ready to experience a kinetic convergence of innovators from Capital One, Ford, Google, SBA and more than 60 participants from around the nation. The 3 day revolution will be monumental. Embrace the opportunity! More info to get tickets click on http://www.myceo.com/13/

The National Association of Black Journalists convention in Orlando, Florida is now over, but I am so thankful for having the opportunity to attend! While I was there, I was able to network with so many people and even attend a NASCAR party. Although I did not win, I am so honored to have been nominated for the "Salute to Excellence in Reporting" journalism award; and spend time with so many successful African Americans in the media world ranging from anchors and reporters, to producers and editors. Check out my pictures below!